Rev Plate-140

Rev PLATE-140: A Legendary Reverb Brought to Your DAW

The Rev PLATE-140 is a faithful recreation of the classic 1960s EMT®️ 140 plate reverb, a groundbreaking innovation in studio effects. Known for its lush, smooth sound, this reverb unit revolutionized music production by offering a brighter, more versatile alternative to the spring reverbs and echo chambers of the era. The original EMT®️ 140 was a massive piece of equipment, both in size and price, but modern technology now allows you to enjoy the same iconic sound without the physical and financial burdens.

The Sound That Defined an Era

Plate reverbs, especially the EMT®️ 140, have played a crucial role in shaping the sound of popular music. They’ve been used to give vocals a spacious, resonant quality and to add air to drums and other instruments in countless hit records. The Rev PLATE-140 captures that timeless sound, offering users silky-smooth, evolving decay and rich, full-bodied tones. Whether you're mixing vocals, drums, or entire tracks, this plugin provides clarity and presence, helping you achieve a professional, polished sound.

Authentic Recreation of a Studio Legend

The original EMT®️ 140 was a giant in more ways than one—it weighed as much as four people and cost as much as a house. Despite these impracticalities, its sound became essential in top recording studios around the world. The Rev PLATE-140 brings this classic unit into the digital realm with precision modeling of the original circuitry, including the vacuum tube preamp that helped define its distinctive tone. The result is a warm, resonant reverb that retains all the character of the original hardware.

Modern Features for Today’s Production Needs

While the Rev PLATE-140 stays true to its vintage roots, it also includes several modern features that enhance its usability and versatility. These include:

• Three Plate Models: Choose between three different plate models, each offering unique tonal characteristics. Adjust the damping to control how open or closed the sound is.
• Pre-Delay: Add space between your original signal and the reverb with adjustable pre-delay, ensuring the reverb complements rather than overpowers the mix.
• Pre-Filter and EQ: Shape your reverb sound before and after it hits the plate. A high-pass pre-filter helps remove unwanted frequencies, while the post-EQ allows you to fine-tune the reverb’s tone to fit your track perfectly.
• Reverb Modulation: Add vintage-style chorus modulation to your reverb for a more dynamic, retro feel. This feature is a favorite trick of top producers looking to breathe life into their mixes.

These features make the Rev PLATE-140 a flexible tool that goes beyond simple reverb, allowing you to create unique textures and atmospheres in your productions.

Seamless Integration and Usability

The Rev PLATE-140 is designed for ease of use, offering a resizable window for convenience and integrated tutorials to help you get the most out of the plugin. It also comes with a comprehensive set of presets, so whether you're new to plate reverbs or an experienced producer, you'll find it easy to get started.

Compatible with all major DAWs on both Windows and macOS, the plugin is fully optimized to work smoothly in any production environment. Its analog tube preamp, physical modeling technology, and robust feature set ensure it can handle everything from subtle reverbs to more intense, creative sound design applications.

True Analog Emulation and Physical Modeling

At the heart of the Rev PLATE-140’s design is Arturia’s TAE®️ (True Analog Emulation) technology, which faithfully recreates the analog oscillators and filters that give classic instruments their unique sound. This same attention to detail is applied to the Rev PLATE-140, ensuring that it captures every nuance of the original EMT®️ 140’s tone. By combining TAE®️ with advanced physical modeling, Arturia delivers a plugin that feels as authentic as it sounds.

A Reverb for Every Occasion

Whether you’re looking for a reverb to glue your mix together, add space to a vocal, or create complex, modulated soundscapes, the Rev PLATE-140 has the flexibility and power to deliver. Its mix-ready clarity and ease of control make it an essential tool for any producer or engineer.

So why wait? Load up the Rev PLATE-140 in your DAW and experience the reborn legend of plate reverb for yourself.